You are the Graceful Giraffe!

The word “grace” tends to vary in meaning from one person or situation to another, often depending upon the context in which it is used. While many see the grace of the giraffe in human-like terms such as elegance, charm, or a positive attitude, others consider it to be divine in origin. They believe that it represents that indispensable gift for the development, improvement, and expansion of one’s character.

No matter how you see it, grace is a disposition that requires compassion toward others and the desire to extend goodwill. It incorporates the exercise of love and kindness—most importantly, to those who may not deserve it. Grace is as crucial in business as it is in life.

This truth is embedded in the fiber of who we are, what we believe, our appreciation, and the contribution we make to society. Gracious people exhibit the following characteristics:

They seek to make others feel like they’re the most important person with whom they can spend time, and always put the needs of others first.

They live according to personal standards that are higher than any given code of conduct, and incorporate dignity, honor, and respect in extending grace to others—even when things have not gone their way.

SuzetteYou are the Enduring Wildebeest!

Like the wildebeest, endurance in its simplest form is our ability to apply ourselves for relatively long periods of time. This quality keeps our minds going when our bodies want to quit, and gives us the mental capability to continue moving forward despite the obstacles, hardships, pain, fatigue, or stress in our path.Every professional ordeal and personal hardship we encounter as we pursue our goals is an opportunity to hone this skill which you might recognize in yourself if you exhibit the following characteristics:

You have resilience, or the ability to bounce back from adversity.

You are adept at changing conditions and responding to setbacks and pressures from multiple directions. You see problems as challenging rather than discouraging and as opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills.

You are an individual with a competitive edge and are always willing to invest the time and effort required to accomplish tasks.